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Category: | General Counselor |
Date Posted: | 2016-12-01 |
Last Modified: | 2016-12-01 |
Job Title: | Outdoor Trip Leader |
Job Location: | Balsam, North Carolina |
Number of Openings: | 45 |
Job Code: | 768 |
Job Description
Responsibilities: Supervise a group of 7-8 students (2 staff per group), for 24 hours a day, on 10 to 26 day courses; facilitate a safe and successful experience during the adventure based portions of the course; facilitate the development of life skills, organizational skills, self- esteem, problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and social skills; assist in developing personal goals for each student; write a comprehensive student evaluation at the end of each course; and act as a role model for students by demonstrating maturity, responsibility, good organizational skills, and professional behavior.
Qualifications:
Minimum 21 years of age (some exceptions
allowed); 2 years of college experience, in human
service related field preferred (e.g., Education,
Psychology, Recreation); current WFA and CPR
certifications; Lifeguard required for FL and CA staff;
experience and/or desire to work with LD and
AD/HD youth; patience, energy, enthusiasm,
flexibility, maturity, and integrity required;
experience in and/or desire to learn outdoor
adventure activities; strong organizational and time
management skills preferred.
Job Criteria
Type of Position: | Full-Time Temporary |
Starting Date: | 2017-05-22 |
Salary: | $2250-$3250/season |
Experience Required (years): | Entry-Level |
Education Required: | High School |
Room and Board Provided: | Yes |
Transportation Provided: | No |
Certifications Required
CPR
Camp Profile and Contact
Contact Name: | Laura Pate |
Camp Name: | SOAR, Inc. |
Camp Focus: | Special Needs Camp |
Camp Profile: | SOAR is an outdoor and experiential education program utilizing 10, 12, 18, and 26 day expedition style adventures with youth diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders and/or Learning Disabilities. |
Street Address: | P.O. Box 388 |
City: | Balsam |
State/Province: | North Carolina |
Zip/Postal Code: | 28707 |
Country: | USA |
Telephone Number: | 828-456-3435 |
Fax Number: | 828-456-3449 |
Camp or Job Web Site URL: | http://soarnc.org/about-soar/employment-opportunities/ |
Preferred Method of Contact: | Apply On-line |